# Iran used the threat of walking away from high-stakes negotiations with the United States to push Israel into halting its strikes on Lebanon's capital Beirut, Iranian state media said.

*business · news · 2026-04-11 · Hindustan Times*

## Key points

- Iran threatened to withdraw from US talks in Islamabad to pressure Israel to halt Beirut strikes.
- Tehran delayed its delegation's travel to Islamabad multiple times as leverage over Israeli actions.
- Iran claims the US compelled Israel to pause attacks on Beirut to keep Iran in negotiations.
- The ceasefire pause is conditional; renewed Israeli attacks on Beirut would end negotiations immediately.
- Tehran demands firm commitments on Lebanon and sanctions relief before talks with the US can proceed.

**Countries:** Iran, United States, Pakistan, Israel, Lebanon

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